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A Royal Inspiration

Aug 18, 2026 03:31PM ● By MPG Staff

Reesa Artz Advocates for Families, Students and Community

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Lights, Sirens, Smiles for National Night Out

Aug 12, 2026 12:06PM ● By Joe Wirt

There is a particular sound a small city makes on the first Tuesday in August, and in Galt it arrived a little before dusk: the low rumble of engines, a few short whoops of a siren, the rising cheer of children who heard it all coming before they could see it.

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Ready to Move? City Offers Zumba and Pilates Classes

Aug 12, 2026 11:56AM ● By MPG Staff

Residents looking to stay active have two fitness options available in Galt, with ongoing Zumba classes at the Littleton Community Center and a series of Mat Pilates Sculpt classes scheduled through December at Galt Community Park.

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Sacramento History Museum to Highlight Three Trail-Blazing Women During a Special History on Stage! Live Evening Performance on Aug. 15

Aug 11, 2026 12:49PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

As part of its continuing Chautauqua Speakers Series, the Sacramento History Museum is proud to present "History on Stage! Three California Women Who Refused to Conform," an evening of powerful live performances on Saturday evening, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m.

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Destination Aviation Takes Flight

Aug 10, 2026 12:37PM ● By California Capital Airshow News Release

California Capital Airshow connects local students with aviation professionals, hands-on experiences and career opportunities

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History of Sacramento Baseball on Display

Aug 05, 2026 08:52AM ● By Jennifer Corriea, photos by Jennifer Corriea

For baseball fans looking to escape the summer heat, a drive to the Sacramento History Museum will treat visitors to the Play Ball! exhibit that traces the history of baseball in Sacramento from the first official game in 1860 to the present-day River Cats team.

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Concerts on C Street Continue

Aug 04, 2026 05:04PM ● By MPG Staff

Concerts on C Street, a free concert series bringing music genres from around the world to Galt, continues this Saturday with a performance by Gary Bohannon & The Bad Habits Band. The six-person band will perform Motown and R&B favorites. Dancing is encouraged.

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Elk Grove High Class of 1981 Celebrates 45th

Aug 04, 2026 04:20PM ● By Christina Wagner

Elk Grove High School’s Awesome Class of 1981 recently enjoyed its 45-year reunion. Festivities commenced the morning of Friday, July 24 with a golf tournament at Wildhawk Golf Course in Sacramento, followed by a casual evening of food and drink at Dust Bowl Brewery in Elk Grove.

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Locals Gear Up for Annual Herald Day

Jul 28, 2026 01:48PM ● By Joe Wirt

Locals and visitors will come together for a parade, food and drink, crafts and kids’ fun during the annual Herald Day celebration at Herald Community Park on Saturday.

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Council Passes Water Measures, Hears about Cemetery Vandalism

Jul 28, 2026 01:45PM ● By Joe Wirt

The City Council unanimously approved several measures at its July 21 meeting that address water usage in the city, two dealing with water supply and conservation.

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Officer Earns MADD Honor for 43 DUI Arrests

Jul 28, 2026 01:43PM ● By MPG Staff

Galt Police Officer Hughes has been recognized by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his commitment to keeping impaired drivers off local roadways.

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Still Time to Visit the State Fair

Jul 28, 2026 01:17PM ● By Ornella Rossi

What to Know Before the Final Weekend

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Gear Up for Summer Concerts

Jul 28, 2026 01:03PM ● By MPG Staff

Live music, local talent and family-friendly entertainment will take center stage this August as the Cosumnes Community Services District’s Hot Summer Nights Concert Series returns to Laguna Town Hall Amphitheatre.

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First Annual Walk/Run for Autism Awareness

Jul 24, 2026 12:52PM ● By Prime Fitness Plus News Release

Come celebrate with family, fun activities, food, music and giveaways, local resources and autism community vendors!

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Galt Gears Up for National Night Out

Jul 21, 2026 03:40PM ● By MPG Staff

Residents will have the opportunity to connect with neighbors, law enforcement officers and local organizations when National Night Out returns to Galt on Aug. 4.

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Supervisor Hume Covers State of County

Jul 21, 2026 03:29PM ● By Joe Wirt

County Supervisor Pat Hume brought the State of the County home to Elk Grove on Friday, July 17, updating a full house on topics impacting the business growth and community resilience of Sacramento County.

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New Plan Forecasts Watershed Climate Resilience

Jul 21, 2026 03:26PM ● By Regional Water Authority News Release

The Regional Water Authority (RWA) and regional partners have completed the American, Bear and Cosumnes Watersheds Resilience Plan, a new climate resilience strategy that evaluates how climate change is expected to affect water supplies, flood risk, ecosystems, infrastructure and communities across one of California’s most important watershed systems.

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Cosumnes River Stretch Permanently Protected

Jul 21, 2026 03:25PM ● By Sacramento Valley Conservancy News Release

A critical stretch of the Cosumnes River – the only undammed river on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada – is now permanently protected and slated for ecological restoration.

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Vintage items for the Fashion show stacked together, including shoes and hat

Sacramento History Museum to Present First-Time Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

Jul 21, 2026 12:14PM ● By Sacramento History Museum News Release

From Victorian to Vanity Fair, The Sacramento History Museum is getting all dolled up for a Red, White & Vintage Fashion Show

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EMD and Food Safety Take Center Stage at State Fair

Jul 20, 2026 11:52AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department (EMD) is conducting food safety inspections throughout the California State Fair to help ensure the fair's more than 150 food vendors are serving food safely.

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Local Museums Offer Ways to Enrich the Lazy Days of Summer with Plenty of Must-See and Must-Do Experiences

Jul 20, 2026 11:46AM ● By Sacramento Area Museums News Release

The Greater Sacramento region is rich with museums and popular destinations that offer plenty of must-see and must-do experiences to explore before summertime makes way for a busy fall season.

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Strauss Festival Presents ‘Vienna Once More’

Jul 14, 2026 02:42PM ● By Beth Hedlund and Margie Jones, Strauss Board Co-Chairs

The Strauss festival returns to its roots in Vienna with the 2026 theme “Vienna Once More.”

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Sacramento County Introducing Staycation Parks Pass

Jul 13, 2026 10:55AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

July is Parks and Recreation Month, and Sacramento County Regional Parks is inviting residents to experience a summer staycation close to home!

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Walker Park Phase II Breaks Ground

Jul 07, 2026 04:07PM ● By Idaly Valencia, photos by Idaly Valencia

Community leaders and project partners broke ground July 6 on the next phase of improvements at Walker Community Park, 380 W. Elm Ave., launching an expansion that will add new youth sports facilities and amenities to the city’s recreation complex located on the west side of town.

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Cal-Waste Offers Residents Free Yearly Bulky Item Pickup Service

Jul 07, 2026 04:03PM ● By City of Galt News Release

Did You Know? Cal-Waste offers Annual Handy Hauler and Bulky Item Pickup services to Galt residents. Each service address is eligible for one free 3.5-cubic-yard Handy Hauler and one free Large Item Pickup per calendar year.

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Lions Club Inducts New Members

Jul 07, 2026 04:01PM ● By MPG Staff

On May 28, the Galt Lions Club held a meeting at Back Alley Brewhouse. Along with regular club business, the club inducted six new members and reinstated two members.

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Runners Keep Officer Tonn’s Memory Alive

Jul 07, 2026 03:53PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

As the sun climbed over the streets of Galt on the morning of July Fourth, more than 150 runners laced up their shoes and lined up together for a race that has become one of the city’s most meaningful Independence Day traditions.

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State of District Highlights Civic Duty, Growth

Jul 07, 2026 02:52PM ● By Idaly Valencia

Ahead of the Cosumnes Community Services District’s regular board meeting on July 1, a special gathering was held in the district’s chamber for its 2026 State of the District address delivered by President Peter Sakaris.

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Record-Setting Smith Crowned Liberty Ranch Female Athlete of the Year

Jun 30, 2026 02:17PM ● By Paige Lampson Sports Editor, photos by Paige Lampson

Thirteen Varsity letters, 18 School Records and the Second-Highest GPA in Her Class: Smith Leaves Nothing Left to Prove

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An All-American Celebration

Jun 30, 2026 12:37PM ● By MPG Staff

Fourth of July Festivities Spotlighted

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Teen Earns Cosmetology License, Taking Clients

Jun 30, 2026 12:33PM ● By The Hive Salon & Spa News Release

As high school graduation season wraps up and thousands of local teens prepare to pack for college, one 17-year-old Galt resident is already launching her professional career.

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Summer Fun Awaits at the Galt Market

Jun 30, 2026 12:23PM ● By City of Galt News Release

School is out, the sun is shining, and summer is in full swing at the Galt Market.

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Keep Kids Safe Around Water This Summer

Jun 30, 2026 12:21PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

As temperatures rise and families look for ways to stay cool, Sacramento County reminds parents and caregivers that water safety should be a top priority throughout the summer months.

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Chamber Honors Excellence at Awards Night

Jun 23, 2026 04:44PM ● By Galt Chamber of Commerce News Release

The Galt Chamber of Commerce proudly celebrated the accomplishments, dedication and community spirit of its local business community during the 2025 Awards Night held on Friday, May 29 in the Galt Chamber Courtyard.

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Community Invited to Support Local Nurse, Mother

Jun 23, 2026 04:35PM ● By HOW Galt News Release

The Galt chapter of Helping One Woman (HOW) invites the community to its upcoming July 7 dinner benefiting local resident Shenell VanWarmerdam, a devoted single mother, labor and delivery nurse, and survivor of sudden cardiac arrest.

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